Origin is an incredible work, merging a powerfully touching biopic of a modern master and a compelling presentation of that master's bold and significant thesis. Another master, film maker DeVernay, balances these two themes so beautifully with a stunning film that is a work of importance and compelling cinema.
Wilkerson's work connects the systems of oppression across continents and explains the histories of nations through their manufactured hatreds. She also brings together the survivals and endurance of peoples across the globe. DeVernay brings this very thoughtful and reasoned argument to visually spectacular life while also paying tribute to the woman behind it all through telling her very personal journey as well.
The cast is amazing especially Ellis-Taylor at its centre, but also I want to give a shout out to Audra McDonald who has a brief but standout moment. But for me the main miracle of this film is DuVernay's adaptation. She has taken a non-fiction book and transformed it into something completely new and so much.
Origin all comes together as one of the most powerful and thought provoking films you'll see in a very long time and I can't recommend seeing it enough.
Origin
Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash, Finn Wittrock, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Connie Nielson, Blair Underwood, Nick Offerman, Donna Mills
Writer/Director: Ava Duvernay
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